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Hang on, did you read the past few posts? To contribute towards repayment of debt rather than give him money I would tell him to reduce or stop the child support to the same amount, why is that wrong?
Does it matter if that money comes from him or my wages which will then go to him? Or should I not repay it at sll0 -
But the money he would provide would be to support your (joint your) children, not pay the debt. Or are you suggesting that every penny he would pay would be towards your (singular your) debt, and the children don't see a penny of it??0
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I would suggest you speak to step change once you know what child support and benefits you will receive then make arrangement based on your income. Whose name is the debt in?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free Wannabe, Budgeting and Banking and Savings and Investment boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Tbh I'm wondering why you are online arguing the toss with complete strangers and not running around like a blue assed fly finding accomadation0
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Step Change advised I get a debt relief order. Then I will not have to pay anything back.
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You found accommodation already!! wow!
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All that worry about having nowhere to stay and no money! I hope you have called benefits office or tax credits and cms to get the ball rolling and some money in your account
Any word from your husband or any sign at the school gates?Virtual sealed pot 2019 member #6 :j
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Lostinhere wrote: »Hang on, did you read the past few posts? To contribute towards repayment of debt rather than give him money I would tell him to reduce or stop the child support to the same amount, why is that wrong?
Does it matter if that money comes from him or my wages which will then go to him? Or should I not repay it at sll
You really don't get it. Money paid by your husband is for maintenance for your children, not to pay off your debts. You have to pay off your own debts but not expect your children to fund whatever you spent all this money on. Your husband is not responsible for this money, only you, and your children certainly aren't.
Incidentally - if the house is owned rather than rented I don't think you'll be able to get a DRO - someone with more knowledge of this will correct me I'm sure, but if the house is a marital asset then it will have to be sold anyway.0 -
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